Elevator Sorting

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Elevator Sorting is a single player puzzle game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Elevator Sort is a unique puzzle game that challenges players to sort colors using elevator mechanics, rather than the traditional water-based mechanics found in similar games. However, the game is marred by frequent advertisements and technical bugs that can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game's unique concept and gameplay make it worth checking out for puzzle fans looking for something new and different.

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Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 891 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

monetization279 negative mentions

Great concept with fun elevator sorting mechanics.
Relaxing gameplay with cute graphics and dancing characters.
Addictive and entertaining for short play sessions.

Excessive ads interrupt gameplay, often appearing in the middle of levels.
Inappropriate violent levels detract from the overall experience.
Repetitive gameplay with little challenge and no use for collected coins.

monetization
287 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being overwhelmed by ads appearing both between and during levels, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some are willing to pay for an ad-free experience, they often find that even after payment, ads persist, prompting many to uninstall the game altogether.
- “I decided I liked the game well enough to pay the $3.99 for no ads.”
- “They offer no ads for a purchase price.”
- “No ads.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing the game.”
- “The in-level ads (multiple ads per level!) are a deal breaker for me, so I am sadly uninstalling the app.”
- “I was really enjoying the game until... the ads started to interrupt the levels, and if you closed the app and restarted, it reset the level.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and glitches reported by users, particularly during and after ads. Many players have to restart the app to continue playing, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While the concept is appreciated, the persistent technical problems have led to frustration and lower ratings.
- “It freezes and I have to shut down the game and start over to play normal levels again.”
- “I love the game but lately it has been very glitchy and constantly freezes.”
- “The ads don't let you come back to the game, and there are several glitches when you are playing the game, and you get kicked out and have to restart the level, not at all happy.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and entertaining, with a good concept that encourages some strategic thinking. However, players express frustration over frequent ad interruptions, which disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the game, as well as performance issues that lead to lag. Additionally, the limited number of levels and the reset at level 70 detract from the overall experience.
- “Easy gameplay but you still have to think, so it's good. Nice music, but I kinda expect calming elevator music haha. Overall entertaining, and the free ad version is not expensive!”
- “Gameplay is nice, but I can't get through a level without being interrupted by multiple ads, which totally destroys the relaxing effect of sorting.”
- “Currently, there seems to be no opportunity to expand the current game, which seems to be only 180 or so levels before the gameplay repeats.”
- “Currently, there seems to be no opportunity to expand the current game, which has only about 180 levels before the gameplay repeats.”
- “Gameplay is simple enough that it doesn't require too much focused thought to play; however, it does seem to use up incrementally increasing levels of RAM as you play, unfortunately bogging down the game until it becomes virtually unplayable.”
- “When competing with other people, an ad interrupts in the middle of gameplay and is totally jarring.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with users finding it both funny and silly, often describing the experience as entertaining and challenging. Many reviewers appreciate the comedic elements, suggesting that the game's humor significantly enhances its overall appeal.
- “Also, this app soft locks itself whenever it plays an ad, which is just hilarious.”
- “Funny, silly and challenging!”
- “Very funny”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally perceived as cute and fun, with some users appreciating the simplicity. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the depiction of violence, leading to a positive response after violent graphics were removed. Overall, the visuals contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Cute graphics.”
- “Fun and great graphics.”
- “Graphics are fun! ‍♂️‍♀️‍♀️”
- “Not a bad game for something with simple graphics.”
- “I reinstalled after the violent graphics were removed.”
- “I see no reason to show graphical representation of hitting as an act of violence.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its relaxing quality, enhancing the overall entertaining experience. However, some users have encountered issues with the music settings, as it sometimes defaults to loud playback despite being turned off in the settings.
- “Love the relaxing music, fun sorting.”
- “Easy gameplay but you still have to think, so it's good. Nice music, but I kinda expect calming elevator music. Overall entertaining, and the free ad version is not expensive!”
- “I opened the game for the first time and set the music volume to zero, but when I opened it again, the music blasted out.”
- “Even after going into settings and ensuring all sounds were set to off, the music was still blasting when the game fully opened.”
- “I turned the music on and off again, and it finally stopped.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, primarily due to the frequent interruptions from ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “I enjoy the actual gameplay, but the numerous ads during the game make it a bit tedious and frustrating.”